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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 cm
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230 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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200 cm
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Page! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson gets a takedown into half guard. Page looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jackson decides to stand up. Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Page really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Page.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jackson stands up from half guard. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Page - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Page. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Page shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well. Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting. Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Page's guard. Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Page fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Page's guard. Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get! Steven Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Page dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Page's head and hops out. Steven Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Page. Page gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jackson gets to his feet. Page looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson stands up and waves to Page to follow him. Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Page's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get! Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Page tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Page's guard. Jackson stops Page from standing up. Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Jackson gets the takedown into side control. Jackson stands up and beckons Page to his feet. Page looks winded! Page tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson. Jackson stands up. Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Page to the mat! Page manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Page to the ground. Jackson is now in Page's guard. Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Page tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control. Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Page to his feet. Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Page did well to prevent Jackson getting side control. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jackson stands up and beckons Page to join him on the feet. Page fails with the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Page's guard. Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Page. Page working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Jackson decides to stand up. Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around? Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely. Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard. Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jackson drives through with a takedown into Page's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Page is breathing heavily. Page gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Page, up you get! A left lands for Page. Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson. Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Jimmy Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Page tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Page to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Page shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Page's half guard. Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Page was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Page working a defensive guard here.
Jackson stands up from Page's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout. Page fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Page to his feet. Page forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches. Page is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Page successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Page is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Page on his heels. He'll look to pass Page's guard now, I'm sure. Jackson stands and steps away. Page gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Page instigates a clinch. Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page taking a breather. Jackson has picked Page up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Page to get to his feet. Page throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Page connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Page fails with the takedown. Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Page's guard. Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson stands up and waves to Page to follow him. Jackson shoots in and bounces Page off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Jackson stands up from Page's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout. Page moves into range and clinches up with Jackson. Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Page manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Page is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Page lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Steven Jackson has been cut. Page is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him. Page is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Page wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Page trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jackson is trying to drag Page to the mat but Page just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Page is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Page to the mat. Page regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson gets to his feet. Page looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! A momentary lapse in concentration from Page enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Page manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Jackson stands up and waves to Page to follow him. Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Page napping and manages to drive through into side control! Page tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson gets to his feet - Page follows without any prompting. Page instigates a clinch. Page misses with a knee strike.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Page fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Page wants to get back to his feet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet. Jimmy Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Steven Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Steven Jackson is winning the standup battle so far. Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight! Steven Jackson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Jackson! An out of breath and clearly excited Steven Jackson thanked Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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